Newsletter #16 2018

Parents are advised to ensure that learners prepare adequately as the June exam commences on a revised date: 31 May 2018 to 14 June 2018. We implore parents to strictly supervise their child’s study time. Please refer to the examination timetables below:

Grade 4-6

Dates

1st Session (Period 3 & 4)

04.06

Mon

English

05.06

Tues

FAL: Zulu/Sepedi/Afrikaans

06.06

Wed

Life Skills

07.06

Thurs

Social Sciences – History

08.06

Fri

Social Sciences – Geography

11.06

Mon

Mathematics

12.06

Tues

NO EXAM – NORMAL TEACHING

13.06

Wed

Natural Sciences & Technology

Grade 7

Dates

1st Session (Period 3 & 4)

31.05

Thurs

Creative Arts

04.06

Mon

English

05.06

Tues

FAL: Zulu/Sepedi/Afrikaans

06.06

Wed

Mathematics

07.06

Thurs

Social Sciences – History

08.06

Fri

Social Sciences – Geography

11.06

Mon

Natural Science

12.06

Tues

Technology

13.06

Wed

EMS

14.06

Thurs

Life Orientation

ADMISSIONS 2019:

The admission period for new leaners for grade 1-7 has commenced on 16 April 2018 and will close on Monday 28 May 2018. Kindly ensure that you conclude your application soon to avoid losing your child’s place at Midrand Primary school.

FANTASIA

Let’s have some fun in the sun before winter kicks in! The school will host the annual Fantasia event on 25 May 2018 at a cost of R60 per learner. Lessons will take place in the morning. The fun activities will commence at 11h00 and end at 14h00. There will be food, cool drinks, sweets and tons of entertainment for everyone.

DAY TRIPS AND OVERNIGHT CAMPS

Kindly take note of the following information pertaining to Day Trip excursions and Overnight Camps. We advise parents to adhere to the stipulated due dates for payments to avoid disappointment. Deposits for overnight camps can be paid immediately.

Grade

Venue

Depart date/time

Return date/time

Cost

4

DAY TRIP: Voortrekker Monument

01/06/2018 app. 7:30

Same Day by 14:00

R150

Payment by 15 May 2018

CAMP: Jackson’s Ridge, Magaliesburg

25/09/2018 app 7:30

27/09/2018 by 13:30

R1000 by 31 August 2018

5

DAY TRIP: Gold Reef City

20/06/2018 app. 7:30

Same Day by 14:00

R300 Payment by 31 May 2018

CAMP: Klein Kariba, Limpopo

25/09/2018

app. 7:30

27/09/2018 app by 14:30

R1450 Payment by 31 August 2018

6

DAY TRIP: Delta Environmental Centre, Gauteng

15/06/2018 app. 7:30

Same Day by 14:00

R250 Payment by 1 June 2018

CAMP: Jubaweni Ecological Game Farm, Limpopo

25/09/2018 app. 7:30

28/09/2018 app. 11:00

R1600 Payment by 31 August 2018

7

DAY TRIP: Sci-bono & Wits Planeterium

02/08/2018 app. 7:30

Same Day by 14:00

R200 by 31 July 2018

CAMP: Sweetdale, Margate, KZN

21/09/2018

app. 7:30

25/09/2018

17:00-18:00

R2700

ANNUAL PYJAMA DAY 2018 – NEW DATE

As the cold breeze of winter sets in, we are excited to announce that our annual pyjama day will be held on 01 June 2018 at a cost of R10. Learners who pay must come to school dressed in their warm, woolly pyjamas. Doughnuts will be sold on the day at a cost of R5.

LATE COMING WILL NOT BE TOLERATED

Parents are instructed to make appropriate transport arrangements for their children so that they are not late. Late coming is still an issue and will not be tolerated. We expect maximum co-operation in this regard.

SCHOOL FEES

All parents are urged to ensure that their school fees account is up to date. School fees can be paid at the school’s finance office using debit or credit card or by direct deposit into the school’s bank account. No cash will be accepted. Use the correct references when making deposits.